Chapter 2: The Fugitive Youth
The man in the blue robe let out a snort upon hearing this response, but did not speak to deny anything
Since you recognize this person, it seems there is no mistake. Young man, if you obediently surrender, my wife and I might spare you this time; taking you back for detention might even save your life. Otherwise, once we take action, there will be no mercy.
The offerings from the Ministry of Justice are already quite strained for one person; if two were to come together, it is likely that one would truly meet their demise here
I did not expect that the young brother, despite his age, has such a deep understanding of the Great Xuan Law. Indeed, the people of the Fierce Island are extraordinary; one cannot regard them as ordinary individuals, regardless of their youth. My husband and I are indeed the exclusive Silver Scale offerings of the Ministry of Justice. Young brother, when you arrive in the underworld, do not blame my husband and me for taking advantage of our position. Husband, let us take action
The ugly woman in red beside her suddenly said with a giggle
The man in the blue robe in the distance was even more astonished by this situation
As the man in the blue robe approached, he was taken aback by the sight before him. With a startled roar, he swiftly aimed his massive crossbow, unleashing a barrage of over ten gleaming bolts. Simultaneously, he thrust his bone sword towards the young man in the air.
Upon witnessing this scene, Liu Ming's expression changed dramatically. However, in the next moment, he took a deep breath, clenched his hands simultaneously, and with a swift motion of his silver blade, unleashed a flash of cold light like thunder, striking directly at the head of the ugly woman.
The two individuals opposite were naturally unaware of the multitude of thoughts that had crossed the mind of the frail youth in such a short time. However, facing such a young opponent was evidently a first for them as well, and they both displayed expressions of considerable interest.
She then tore off a leather pouch from her waist and threw it to the ground.
In a fit of rage and astonishment, she resolutely made up her mind, suddenly loosening her grip with both hands, allowing the heavy object to slip from her grasp and charge directly towards the boy's chest with great force
The woman appeared to be in her thirties, with a stout figure, draped in a crimson garment, adorned with a large, bright red flower on her head. Her features were coarse and unattractive, yet she held a massive wolf-tooth club, nearly her height, in her hand
However, Liu Ming completely ignored this, merely maintaining a tense expression as he continued to jump back and forth around the ugly woman.
"Aren't you the Black Tiger Guard?" Liu Ming asked, staring at the two with a deep breath.
Liu Ming cast a slight glance and saw the movements of the man in the blue robe, which were akin to those of a venomous snake, causing his previously tense heart to sink.
At this moment, he appeared relaxed, but in reality, he had once again resorted to his secret techniques to extract the last ounce of strength from his body. Otherwise, the gusts of wind generated by his opponent's wolf-toothed club would have been enough to send his frail body tumbling in all directions, let alone mount any sort of attack.
Before him, the short sword in the hands of the man in the blue robe was suddenly adorned with several bizarre, twisted light patterns, shimmering with a faint white glow
All of this happened in the blink of an eye
In her mind, under the same mutually destructive tactics, the opponent would most likely retreat to save themselves.
These two truly deserve to be a couple, as their collaboration is seamless from the very first move
Liu Ming flicked his wrist, and the silver blade blurred as it retracted, avoiding the collision with the giant wolf's club, instead slicing fiercely to the left and right.
Now, he naturally no longer has such an opportunity
The seemingly frail arms of the youth suddenly revealed prominent veins, becoming noticeably thicker.
He contemplated this and felt no further hesitation in his heart. Facing the wildly swinging massive spiked club, he unexpectedly aligned himself with the predetermined course of action and no longer evaded. He raised his arm holding the blade and shouted fiercely, "Pierce the throat"
The silver long blade, under the influence of a strange force, transformed into a streak of silver light that shot straight towards the throat of the ugly woman, piercing through with a speed that far exceeded previous levels by more than double
"Fellow practitioner, you are a Qi Refiner!" Liu Ming executed a graceful flip and landed lightly at a distance. Upon closer inspection of the object in the man's hand across from him, he immediately gasped in shock
However, the corners of Liu Ming's eyes merely twitched slightly, his movements in hand remained unchanged, while his chest took a deep inhalation, sinking inwards. Then, with a twist of his waist, his chest suddenly became incredibly flat.
The man reached for his waist with one hand, retrieving a quiver filled with steel bolts to load onto the giant crossbow, while coldly stating:
The man in the blue robe thought of this, and his murderous intent intensified. He raised the giant crossbow with one hand while drawing a short sword from the wooden sheath at his waist with the other hand
The seemingly bulky body is surprisingly agile, and the enormous weapon wielded in hand appears almost weightless.
Upon hearing this, the man in the blue robe on the other side instinctively raised the giant crossbow in his hand. With a flick of his wrist, more than a dozen crossbow bolts transformed into glimmers of cold light and shot out towards both sides of the young man.
The man in the blue robe in the distance could not help but curse inwardly upon witnessing this scene. He reached for his waist and began to reload his crossbow with bolts.
Although he is at a disadvantage in a broad sense, each attack becomes a place where the ugly woman must be rescued, forcing him to slow down his offensive and take measures for self-preservation
According to his knowledge, some direct descendants of noble families indeed begin practicing certain powerful body-enhancing techniques from a young age, continuously using various medicinal baths, physical training, and consuming other elixirs. However, the extent of their prowess is likely limited to this and mere illustrations.
He is well aware of the formidable nature of the ugly woman
The man moved slightly, silently rushing into the battle group.
After two crisp sounds, two steel arrows suddenly turned and shot towards Liu Ming, but were instantly deflected and flew away
The ugly woman suddenly turned cold at the end, swinging the wolf-toothed club in her hand, transforming it into a gust of fierce wind that rushed straight towards the young man
The ugly woman was taken aback by this scene and wanted to retract her wolf-toothed club for defense, but it was already too late
The massive spiked mace swept past the boy's chest, leaving several deep gashes, from which blood immediately gushed forth.
The man beside him appeared to be around forty years old, dressed in a blue silk robe, with an ordinary appearance. A short sword with a yellow wooden sheath was inserted at his waist, and he held a three-foot-long crossbow in his hand, which was completely devoid of bolts, clearly the weapon that had just been used to attack Liu Ming.
Just now, his special technique for secretly manipulating the direction of the crossbow bolt had resolved numerous formidable foes, yet it unexpectedly failed against this young man
Thus, this opening remark serves both as an inquiry and a means of buying time
The person has a face full of beard, with dark, rough skin, and a slightly open mouth, appearing to be in their forties.
The ugly woman's pupils contracted slightly. Although she knew that the other party did not truly intend to fight to the death, she did not dare to gamble her life on it. She could only helplessly pause for a moment, swinging the wolf-toothed club back, changing its direction, and striking towards the silver long blade
The two of you understand me so well; you must be from the Ministry of Justice. I wonder what rank you hold there. Yet, to deceive me with such words, do you really think I am so young and ignorant of the laws of the Great Xuan? Given the number of constables and members of the Black Tiger Guard I have previously slain, even if I had the personal guarantee of the prince and ministers, I would still face the punishment of a thousand cuts. The youth blinked, completely disbelieving the words of the man in the blue robe. Given the number of constables and members of the Black Tiger Guard I have previously slain, even if I had the personal guarantee of the prince and ministers, I would still face the punishment of a thousand cuts. The youth blinked, completely disbelieving the words of the man in the blue robe.
This short sword is grayish-white, light as a feather and devoid of any weight; it is, in fact, a bone sword
With each swing of her heavy weapon, a gust of wind is stirred up, and her entire being seems to transform into a ferocious beast in human form, exuding an aura that is truly formidable.
Young man, this person died at the hands of my spouse and me seven days ago. Take a look and see if he is one of your companions
With a thud, a leather bag rolled over, and a bloodied human head tumbled out from within.
If a young man wishes to evade to the left or right, he will inevitably find it difficult to avoid the attack of the crossbow bolt. If he remains hidden in the bushes, he must confront the ugly woman head-on.
Fortunately, the other party is relatively young and clearly lacks strength. If three or four more years were to pass, even if they were to confront my spouse and me head-on, they would likely be able to escape unscathed.
Having lived alone on the island of doom for such a long time, he had long since learned to identify the weaknesses of others before taking action.
In such circumstances, although the ugly woman was braver and more powerful than the young men, she was still so enraged that she could not help but curse incessantly
Liu Yangzong, a native of Yangyuan City in Zhannan County, committed the grave offense of disrespecting the emperor seven years ago. He was captured and imprisoned in the great prison of Nanlan County, where he later died of illness. His son, Liu Ming, was spared execution due to his youth but was sentenced to lifelong imprisonment on the notorious Death Sea Island in Chuzhou. However, a month ago, the island mysteriously sank to the seabed, burying most of the prisoners along with it. Only Liu Ming and ten others managed to escape during this opportunity. The Ministry of Justice has now issued a silver-level warrant for their capture, with no restrictions on life or death. Is this not correct?
The woman has thick arms and heavy footsteps, clearly a strong and robust figure, possibly slightly lacking in agility. However, considering the weight of the weapon in her hand, she should not be underestimated in the slightest. The man has fair and steady fingers, with a gloomy gaze, likely possessing some special skills, and one must exercise utmost caution around him
As soon as the man finished speaking, the ugly woman in red beside him let out a sharp laugh
He completely disregarded that enormous spiked club, adopting a reckless fighting style as if he were risking his life.
Little brat
Even if a couple usually engages in sparring, he would not dare to take such a direct approach in combat, yet this young boy, merely in his teens, has managed to accomplish this.
In fact, as the gaze flickered, Liu Ming's mind began to race rapidly.
After the youth cast a glance over the heads of the crowd, his heart sank immediately, and he whispered, "Iron Head".
The ugly woman was also taken aback, but after snorting, she began to wildly dance and wield her wolf-toothed club, engaging in battle with the young man.
Call out with a shout!
Could it be that the other party has been practicing martial arts since birth
In a flash of blood, a certain invisible sharp object unexpectedly brushed past the boy's cheek, severing a lock of his sideburns out of thin air
Just as Liu Ming was about to strike the woman with another sword, he suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of danger surge into his heart, prompting him to instinctively shift his shoulder sharply to the side
The woman let out a loud scream, clutching her throat with both hands as she fell backward, her corpulent body convulsing on the ground
In contrast to her, the young man opposite did not clash his weapon with the wolf fang club at all; instead, it transformed into a streak of silver light, circling around the ugly woman incessantly
However, Liu Ming's expression did not change at all, as if the person who had suffered such a heavy blow was not himself. Instead, he suddenly flicked his wrist, and a silver light flashed as it pierced through the woman's neck.
It seems that it is no longer possible to avoid making one last effort